Journey To Easter: 19 days

- Journey To Easter: 19 days

- Midpoint

19 DAYS OF EASTER

1ST DAY JESUS TRIUMPAL ENERY

As Jesus approached Bethpage and Bethany at the place called the mount of

Olives, he sent two of his disciples said,

“Go into the village ahead of you, and you will find a donkey tied there, on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it here, if anyone asked you. Why are you untying it? Say this: The Lord needs it.”

So those who were send left and found it just as He had told them. As they were

untying the donkey, “The Lord needs it, they said. Then they brought it to Jesus,

and after throwing their robes on the donkey, they helped Jesus get on it.

Now the came near the path down the p Mount Olives and the whole crowd of

Disciples begin to praise God joyfully with loud voice for all the miracles they

have seen:

Blessed is the King

Who comes in the named of the Lord

Peace in Heaven and glory in the highest heaven!

2nd Day Jesus predicts His death

Now some Greeks were among those who went up to worship at the festival.

So they came to Philip and requested to see Him.

“Sir, we want to see Jesus.”

Jesus replied them,

“The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. I assured you unless a

grain of wheat fall into the ground and dies, it remains by itself. But if it dies produces a large crop, the one who loves his life, will lose it, and one who hates

his life in this world will keep it eternal life. If anyone serves me the father will honor him.”

Then the crowd replied to him.

“We have from the law that the Messiah will remain forever. So how you say, The Son of

Man must be lifted up?” And who is the Son of Man?

Jesus answered,

The light will be with you only a little longer. Walk while you have the light so the darkness doesn’t take you. The one who walks in darkness doesn’t know who he’s going. While you have the light, be live in the light so that you may become son’s light.”

3rd day The plot against Jesus

When Jesus had finished saying all of this, he told his disciples,

‘You know that the son of man will be hand over to be crucified.”

Then the chief priests and elders of the people assembled in the palace of

High priest who was called Caiaphas and they conspired to arrest Jesus in treacherous

way and kill him.

4th day Judas agrees to Betray Jesus

The festival of the unleavened bread called the Passover. The chiefs priests and scribes

were looking for a way to but Him to death. Then Satan entered Judas and he went away

and discussed with chiefs priest and scribes and the temple police how could he could

Him over to them. They agreed to give him silver. So he accepted and started looking

a good opportunity to betray Him to them when the crowd was not present.

5th day The Last Supper

When the hour came, he sat at the table, and the disciples with Him. Then He said to

them,

“I have fervently desired to the Passover with you before I suffer. For I tell you, from now I will not drink of the fruit of vine until the kingdom of God comes.”

And then he took bread gave thanks, broke it and said,

“This is my body which is given for you do this in remembrance of Me.”

In the same way he took the cup after supper and said,

“This cup is the new covenant my Blood it is shed for you.” But look, the hand of the one who betraying is Me is at the table with Me.”

6th day Jesus Predicts Peter Denial

Then Jesus said to them,

“Tonight all of you will run away because of Me, for it’s wriiten:

I will strike the Shepherd

And the sheep of the flocked

will be scattered.

But after I have been resurrected I will go ahead of you to Galilee.”

Peter told him, “Even everyone runs away because of you, I will never run away.”

“I assure you, Jesus said, “Tonight----before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.”

7th day Garden of Gethsemane

Then Jesus came with them to place Gethsemane and told the disciples.

“Sit here awhile I go over there to pray”.

Taking along Peter and two sons of Zebedee. He said to them,

“My soul is swallowed up in sorrow---to the point of death. Remain here and

Stay awake with Me .”

Going a little father, he fell facedown and prayed.

“My father, if it is possible let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as your will.”

Then He came to his disciples and found them sleeping, He asked,

“Peter, so, you couldn’t stay awake with, one hour? Stay awake and pray,

so that you won’t enter into temptation, the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.”

Again, second time, He went away and prayed.

“My father, it this cannot pass unless I drink it your will be done.”

And He came again and found them sleeping. After He went again prayed a third time. Saying the same thing once more and He came to the disciples and said to them.

“Are you still sleeping and resting? Look, the time is near the son of man is

being betrayed into the hearts of sinners.”

8th day Jesus is arrested --- Judas’s kiss

While He was still speaking suddenly a mob was there, one of the twelve named Judas was leading them. He came near to Him,

“Judas, are you betraying the son of man with a kiss?”

“Lord, should we strike with a sword?” Then one of them struck High priest’s slave and cut his right ear off. But Jesus responded,

“No more of this. “

And touching his ear and healed him.

10th day--- Peter disowns Jesus

Now Peter was sitting outside in courtyard, a servant approached him,

“You were with Jesus the Galilean too.”

Peter said, I don’t know what you talking about.”

He went outside of the gateway.

“This man was with Jesus the Nazarene.”

“You certainly are one of them. Since your accent gives you away.”

Peter started to curse and swear with a oath.

“I don’t know the man!

Immediately a rooster crows and Peter remember the words Jesus had spoken,

“Before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.”

He went outside and wept bitterly.

11th day---Jesus faces Pilate

Then their who assembly rose up and brought Him before Pilate. They begun

begin to accuse Him saying,

“We found this man subverting our nation, opposing payment of taxes to Caesar,

and saying that He himself is the Messiah, a king.”

So Pilate asked him,

“You had said it.” He asked Him.

“Are you the king of the Jews?”

He answered him,

“You have said it.”

“ I find no grounds for charging this man.”

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At a festival it was governor’s custom was release to the crowd a prisoner they wanted.

At the time there was a prisoner named Barabbas. So when they go gathered together

Pilate said to them.

“Who is it you want me to release for you---Barabbas or Jesus who is called the

Messiah?”

“Barabbas!”

“What should I do then with Jesus , is who called Messiah?”

They answered him,

“Crucify Him”

“Why? What has He done wrong?”

They keep shouting,

“Crucify him”

When Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere, he took some water, washed his hands

in front of the crowd and said.

“I am innocent of this man’s blood. See to it yourselves.”

After having Jesus flogged he handed Him over to be crucified.

12th day Soldiers Mock Jesus

Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the headquarters and gathered

the whole company around Him, They stripped Him and dressed Him in a scarlet robe.

They twisted together a crown of thorns, put it on His head. Then placed a reed in

his right hand. And then they knelt down before Him and mocked,

“Hail, king of the Jews.” They spit on Him took the reed, and kept hitting Him on the

head.

13th day ---The Crucifixion

Two other criminals---were also led away to be executed with Him. When they arrived

at a place called they Skull they crucified Him, along the two criminals, one on the right

and one the left. Then Jesus said,

“Father, forgive them, because they do not know what they are doing.”

And they divided His clothes and cast lots. The people stood watching, even the leaders

kept scoffing.

“He saved others, let Him save Himself if this God’s Messiah, the Chosen One.”

The soldiers also mocked Him they offered Him sour wine and said,

“If you are the King of the Jews save yourself.”

Above Him there was sign:

This is the King of the Jews

Then one of the criminals hanging begins to yell insults at Him.

“Aren’t you the Messiah save yourself and us!”

But the other one answered him, rebuking him.

“Don’t you even fear God? Since you are undergoing the same punishment?

We are punished justly, because we’re getting back what we deserve for the

things we did, but this man has done nothing wrong.” Then he said,

“Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.”

He said to him,

“I assure you; today you will be with Me in paradise.”

14th day---Jesus’ Death

It was now noon and darkness came over the whole lands. The curtains of sanctuary spilt

down the middle. And Jesus called out in a loud voice

“Father into your hands I entrust My Spirit.”

Saying this He breathe His last. When a Centurion saw what happened to began to

Glorify God saying

“This man really was righteous.”

All the crowds that gathered for this spectacle, when they saw what had taken place

went home striking their chest. But all knew Him including the woman who had

followed Him Galilee.

15th day Burial of Jesus

There was a righteous man name Joseph. He approached Pilate and asked for Jesus ‘

body taking it down, he wrapped it in fine linen and place it in cut into a rock. Where no one ever been placed. It was preparation day and the Sabbath was about to begin.

The woman had come with Him from Galilee followed along and observed the tomb

and how His Body was placed. Then they returned and prepared spice and perfumes.

16th day Resurrection Morning

On the first day of the week very early in the morning, they came to the tomb,

bringing the spices they have prepared. They found the stone away from the perplexed

about this, suddenly two men stood by the entrance of the tomb in dazzling clothes.

“Why are you looking the living among the dead?” He not here but He has

been resurrected.”

“Remember how He spoke to you when He was still in Galilee.”

“The son of man must be betrayed into the hands of sinful men, be crucified,

and rise on the third day?” And they remember His words.

17th day Road to Emmaus

Now on that same day, two of the men were on their way to a village called Emmaus.

And while they were discussing and arguing Jesus Himself came near and begin to walk

along with them.

“What is this dispute that you are having with each another?”

“Are you a visitor in Jerusalem? Who doesn’t know the thing as happened.

“What things?” he asked.

“The things concerning Jesus the Nazarene, who was a Prophet powerful in actions and

in speech before God and all people. And how our chief priest and leaders handed Him

over to be sentence to death, they crucified Him. But we were hoping that He was the

One who was about to redeem Israel. Beside all of this, it’s the third day since this

things happened.

Moreover some woman form our group astounded us. They arrived early at the tomb

And when they didn’t’ find his Body, they came and reported that they had seen a

vision of angels who said He is alive. Some of those who where with us went to the

tomb and found it just like the woman had said, but they didn’t see Him”

He said to them.

“How unwise and slow you are to believe in your hearts all the prophets have

spoken! Didn’t the Messiah have to suffer things and enter into His glory!

18th day Jesus appears to his disciples

And as they saying these things, He Himself stood among them and said,

“Peace to you!”

But they were startled and afraid thought they were seeing a ghost.

“Why are you troubled?” And why do you doubt arise in your hearts? Look, at

my hands and feet, that it is I myself. Touch me and see because a ghost does

not have flesh and bones as you see I have.”

“I have new commandment love one another as I loved you.”

Having said that this He show His hands and his feet, they were amazed.

19th day The Ascension

Then Jesus came to them and said,

“All authority has been given to Me in heaven and earth. Go, therefore make disciples of all nations, baptizes then in the name of the Father, the Son, and Holy

Spirit, teaching then to observe everything I have commanded to you..

And remember I am with you always to end of the age.”

Then He led them out as far Bethany, and lifting up His hands, He blessed them

And was carried up into heaven.

HAPPY EASTER

Bible Sources

From The Holman Illustrated Study Bible

1. The Triumphant Entry pg 1527

2. Jesus predicts His death pg 1564

3. The Plot against Jesus pg 1445

4. Judas agrees to bray Jesus pg 1532

5. Jesus washes the disciples’ feet pg 1569

6. The Last Supper pg 1533

7. Jesus’ predicts Peter’s denial pg 1448

8. Garden of Gethsemane pg 1447

9. Jesus’ arrested pg 1447

10. Peter disown Jesus pg 1535

11. Jesus before Pilate pg 1449

12. Soldiers mocked Jesus pg 1449

13. The Crucifixion pg 1536

14. Jesus’ Death pg 1536

15. Burial of Jesus pg 1450-1451

16. The Resurrection Morning pg 1451

17. Road to Emmaus pg 1537

18. Jesus appears to the disciple’s pg 1538

19. The Accession pg 1539